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Hayes Builds Meme Coin Portfolio Ahead of Expected Market Rally

On September 28, crypto veteran Arthur Hayes revealed his strategy for capitalizing on the anticipated market rally by actively seeking the next popular token. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he shared insights into his growing portfolio, which currently includes notable meme coins such as Mother Iggy (MOTHER), Mog Coin (MOG), and Pepe (PEPE). These tokens have seen significant price surges recently, particularly those associated with the Solana blockchain.

Strategic Investments and Notable Transactions

Hayes has been making headlines with his strategic purchases, including a substantial $250,000 investment in PEPE on Binance. Following this acquisition, he withdrew approximately 24.39 billion PEPE tokens for self-custody, signaling his strong belief in the token’s potential. Additionally, he has secured 8 million MOG tokens, further diversifying his portfolio.

The meme coins in Hayes’ collection have already demonstrated promising returns. After his investment in PEPE, the token surged by 35%, although it has since experienced a slight decline. Currently, PEPE is trading at around $0.00001104, maintaining a weekly gain of over 37%. MOG has shown similar volatility, experiencing a recent 2% drop but boasting nearly 30% growth over the past week. MOTHER’s performance remains less documented, yet it is also exhibiting a positive trend, currently priced at $0.1107.

The Rise of Meme Coins

As October approaches, investors are starting to see returns from meme coins, with Moo Deng (MOODENG) emerging as a standout performer in the sector. Despite the skepticism surrounding the fundamentals of meme coins, Hayes advocates for their value within the blockchain ecosystem. He emphasizes their ability to attract new users and foster community engagement, which is essential for sustaining interest in cryptocurrencies.

Platforms that nurture an active meme culture, such as Solana, have benefitted significantly from heightened attention and price movements. Hayes believes that these tokens not only have market potential but also contribute to a broader ecosystem that engages users and drives growth.

Conclusion

As Hayes builds his meme coin portfolio ahead of the expected market rally, his strategic investments reflect a broader trend among crypto enthusiasts seeking to capitalize on the vibrancy of meme coins. With significant gains and an active community, these tokens are proving their resilience and potential in the crypto landscape. Investors and market watchers alike will be keeping a close eye on Hayes’ moves and the evolving dynamics of the meme coin market as October unfolds.

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Vaibhavv Ali
Vaibhavv Ali

Vaibhavv Ali is the founder and editor of Cryptonite (cryptonite.ae), an independent digital-asset news and analysis publication with a UAE focus. He covers virtual-asset regulation — VARA, ADGM and the UAE Central Bank — alongside real-world-asset tokenization, stablecoins and agentic AI in finance. Every Cryptonite article is human-edited and its sources are linked. He is also a celebrated speaker and host.

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